Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth partners with University of Leeds for advanced medical education

New Delhi: Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Leeds, UK.

The collaboration aims to foster academic cooperation and friendship, allowing students to benefit from the strengths of both institutions. It will provide students with the skills necessary to excel in the global marketplace. The partnership includes the development of collaborative research projects, joint academic activities such as courses, conferences, seminars, symposiums, and lectures, as well as the exchange of research personnel and faculty, student placements and exchanges, and the sharing of publications and other materials of common interest.

Dr. Nirmal Coumare V., Director of Hospitals at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth expressed, “This partnership with the University of Leeds is a significant milestone in our mission to provide high-quality education and professional upskilling that is both accessible and relevant to the needs of medical students. It is a testament to our commitment to fostering innovation in healthcare education. Together we are creating a platform for students to gain a competitive edge in the ever-changing healthcare scenario. The University of Leeds comes with a culture of innovation and excellence, and a proven track record over the decades. At Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, we firmly believe that ‘students come first’. This alliance is yet another step in that direction.”

The MoU was signed by Prof. Hai-Sui Yu, Interim Vice Chancellor and President of the University of Leeds, and Dr. Nirmal Coumare V., Director of Hospitals at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Dr. Prashanth Rajagopalan, Trustee of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Dr. Urjitha Rajagopalan, Trustee of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Prof. Nihar Ranjan Biswas, Vice Chancellor of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, and Ms. Asha K., General Manager (Admin) of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth.